TRAVEL Great Weekend Getaways Start with Self-Care

Great Weekend Getaways Start with Self-Care

Five Unique Massage Spas in Chicago

BY JENNIFER LEIGH

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Travel Guide

For many Midwesterners, road trips to nearby states are a favorite childhood memory. Even with the hustle and bustle of life, road trips don’t have to end with childhood. When there’s no time for an extended vacation, sometimes all you need is a quick getaway to relax, relate and release – and any GREAT weekend getaway starts with self-care. So why not pack up the car, grab your girlfriends and head to a place with much to do, much to see and much to eat, creating the perfect environment for you to destress; somewhere that feels like, depending on where you’re from, a home away from home. Hello Chicago! To kick off your escape, here are five unique spas you must visit for a massage.

1

Urban Oasis Massage Therapy Spa

Urban Oasis has been in business since 1992 and has 40 massage therapists on staff. Located on North Ave, they offer over 10 massage modalities including, but not limited to, hot stone, prenatal, oncology and sports massages. Some of their unique add-ons include CBD massage and cupping. They also have promotions and special packages, so be sure to check their website before you go at urbanoasismassage.com.

2

Lang Ocean Spa Thai Bodywork

Lang Ocean Spa Thai Bodywork’s West Chicago Avenue location is their first location in the U.S. They focus on bringing harmony and balance of the mind, body and spirit through the sense of touch. Massages on offer include deep tissue, traditional Thai and aroma Thai. Unique add-ons include body scrubs, herbal compresses and candle (hot wax) therapy. They also offer facials and often run specials for couples. Don’t miss their Tuesday and Thursday deals for 90 minute massages. For more details on their unique massage techniques, visit langoceanspachicago.com.

3

Ruby Room

Ruby Room, the style of wellness located on Division Street in Chicago, is North America’s first “All Spiritual Spa”. For those into alternative medicine and tapping into your spirituality on your healing journey, this spa is for you. Every massage begins with an essence reading using aroma infused flowers and gems to assess your energy and massage needs. With service offerings like Chakrassage to release tension and blockages in your chakra system or add-ons such as hand & foot crystal polish, tuning forks and infrared bio mats, their unique massage offerings are sure to awaken all your senses. They also have group classes for Sound Bathing, Reiki and much more. Visit rubyroom.com for details and enjoy a different kind of relaxation.

4

Milk + Honey Gold Coast

Milk + Honey Gold Coast located on State Street in Chicago is now open for business and ready to serve not only your massage needs, but your med spa needs as well. This luxury spa has massage service offerings ranging from traditional massage to sports and prenatal massage, with enhancements such as body brushing to awaken the lymphatic system, scalp & neck massage for focused tension relief, and back and foot polish to slough away dry, dull skin. Visit them on the web at milkandhoneyspa.com to check out their full lineup of spa services and make a day of it.

5

Oxygen Spa Studio

Oxygen Spa Studio is located on W Chicago Ave. They have eight therapists and offer 30 different treatment options for massage, body and facials. Massage offerings include, but are not limited to, traditional Swedish, deep tissue and prenatal. Unique treatment options include Myofascial Release and Raindrop Technique, just to name a few. They also have memberships and are currently running a special on their Silver and Gold tiers. So, if you plan to be a frequent flyer, check them out at oxygenspastudio.com for more details on their unique service offerings or to book an appointment.